
Colleen Morris
Experienced bookkeeping and accounting professional with 14+ years across construction, property management, automotive, and non-profit sectors
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Experienced bookkeeping and accounting professional with 14+ years across construction, property management, automotive, and non-profit sectors. Strong background in full-cycle accounting including AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and reporting. Currently working contract roles supporting construction payroll and multi-site non-profit bookkeeping. Seeking a stable long-term accounting position focused on accurate financial management and operational support.
Experience
Contract Bookkeeper / Accountant at Robert Half Recruiters & Employment Agency (2026-01 – Present)
Provide bookkeeping and accounting support for construction and non-profit organizations.
Contract Support at Phase Mechanical Systems Ltd. (2026-01 – Present)
- Manage accounts payable, project coding, and weekly payroll for 40 employees using Dayforce.
- Support job costing and expense allocation to maintain accurate project financials.
Contract Support at Realistic Success Recovery Society (2026-01 – Present)
- Perform full-cycle bookkeeping including AP, AR, payroll, and month-end reporting for a multi-site organization operating five residential homes.
- Manage funding documentation, GST rebates, and reporting requirements for compliance and operational oversight.
- Maintain Excel-based financial tracking systems supporting budgeting and financial monitoring.
Property Bookkeeper / Accountant at Select Real Estate / Property Management (2023-10 – 2024-01)
- Managed accounting entries, reconciliations, and portfolio financial tracking.
- Processed owner payouts and supported payroll cycles with accurate and timely execution.
Bookkeeper / Accountant at Sara For Women (2023-01 – 2023-10)
- Managed AP/AR and maintained accurate society ledgers.
- Reconciled financial records in preparation for annual audit requirements.
- Migrated historical data into QuickBooks to improve reporting efficiency.
Property Accountant at Campbell Strata Management Ltd. (2022-02 – 2023-01)
- Managed accounts payable for small and mid-sized strata properties.
- Prepared year-end files and financial records for reporting and audit readiness.
- Supported system transition and financial data cleanup to improve accuracy and consistency.
Accounts Payable Administrator at Dynamic Windows and Doors (2021-09 – 2022-02)
- Processed vendor invoices using Sage accounting software.
- Prepared weekly payment runs including cheques and electronic transfers.
Accounts Payable Specialist at Cedar Grove Building Products Ltd. (2018-01 – 2021-08)
- Processed and posted vendor invoices using SYSPRO.
- Supported transition from paper-based to electronic document management systems.
Accounts Receivable / Payable Administrator at Dilawri Group of Companies (2016-03 – 2017-08)
- Processed GL entries, bank deposits, and dealership fund tracking across multiple locations.
- Reconciled bank statements and followed up on outstanding customer balances for collections support.
Staff Accountant at Olympic Auto Group (2014 – 2016)
Bookkeeper at Anthony's Auto Sales (2012 – 2014)
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting – Okanagan College
Business Administration Diploma in Human Resources Management – Okanagan College